Material Handler at Agilent Technologies in Folsom, California

Job Description:

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek ---- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

Are you interested in playing a pivotal role in cultivating a product line that has the promise to support breakthroughs in future therapeutic developments? Agilent Technologies is seeking a Material Handler for its growing life sciences manufacturing operation located in Folsom, California. Agilent's laboratory consumables business is an industry leader in innovation, market share and performance. Agilent is seeking energetic, motivated individuals with demonstrated skills in logistics, warehouse management, teamwork and communication.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced, high-throughput, leading-edge manufacturing facility, producing products used world-wide for ensuring quality and compliance in such areas as: diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, research and others.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Receives, stores and/or distributes materials and maintains material inventory accuracy.
* Performs a variety of administrative tasks, including maintaining inventory accuracy
* Maintains non-conformance materials and scrap parts
* Performs kitting of materials and interfaces with the warehouse
* May provide logistics analysis and new/customized approaches to providing logistics services
* Performs a variety of process support tasks including maintenance of records and/or databases
* Coordinates and facilitates processes by ensuring the proper flow of information and/or materials
* Supports inventory control activities with data entry, report generation and reconciliation
* Solves complex problems (inter-related, multiple variables) requiring breadth/ depth of knowledge of work area processes, procedures, objectives, plans
* Required to work and communicate cross functionally with company personnel at all organizational levels
* Participates, cooperates and contributes as part of a team
* Identifies and implements improvements within assigned area
* Develops solutions on how to resolve issues that are identified during daily work
* Provides feedback to supervisors, leads or technical support group on safety, quality and process related issues
* Provide troubleshooting and support for logistics operations.
* Willingness to work overtime as required and competence in planning and maintaining area throughput.
* Ability to routinely lift and move 25 lb. loads.
* Proactively present opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications:

* 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse operations or AA, AS, BA, BS or equivalent.
* Ability to work in a safe, clean, and knowledgeable manner.
* User level proficiency in Microsoft office products including Excel, and Word.
* Effective basic math, verbal & written communication skills, and aptitude to follow complex instructions.
* Capability to adapt to changing priorities & provide observational feedback to process support groups.
* Strong attention to detail and skill to multi-task and organize thoughts as needed.
* Ability to work independently or within a team. Talent for fostering positive work relationships.

Desired Qualifications:

* Hands-on experience in a chemistry and or biochemical manufacturing environment.
* Lean Manufacturing experience.
* Direct experience with SAP or related ERP system for material transactions.
* Demonstrated ability to drive and implement solutions to improve operations.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.

Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please contact +1-262-754-5030 email job_posting@agilent.com. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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